The Carolina Panthers are in the playoffs. It's been a rollercoaster ride to reach this point, but head coach Dave Canales' staunch belief in his young players has yielded results beyond anyone's expectations.
Taking the next step will be challenging, especially with the Los Angeles Rams coming to town. They are among the Super Bowl favorites, and Sean McVay's squad will be gunning for revenge after suffering a defeat at Bank of America Stadium earlier this season.
It's a daunting challenge for Carolina, but this upstart contender has nothing to lose and everything to gain.